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Data Security Certification

Certified
DSPM Architect

Gain the expertise needed to implement DSPM as the foundation of your AI-ready data security program.

Enroll to become a
Certified DSPM Architect

Sign up today to become a Certified DSPM Architect and gain the knowledge and recognition to lead modern data security programs with confidence. This tool-agnostic certification prepares you to design and run AI-ready data security programs that span cloud, SaaS, on‑prem, and AI workloads.

Built by data security leaders, for data security leaders

Streamlined the content a bit more: Developed by CISOs, this program provides actionable knowledge built from years of experience managing data risk in global enterprises. Each module is based on real‑world playbooks, and board‑level conversations.

Practical and immediately actionable curriculum

This certification teaches hands‑on skills in data visibility, governance, protection, compliance, and response. You’ll leave with templates, and maturity models that you can apply within your environment.

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Tool-agnostic training

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In-depth modules

What the industry is saying

“Most certifications add letters after your name, the DSPM Architect credential adds real leverage. It hands you a battle-tested playbook for discovering and locking down sensitive data across sprawling cloud and SaaS estates, so you can translate risk into business terms that resonate from the boardroom to the dev squad.”

Ari Harrison
Director of IT, BAMKO

“I genuinely believe this certification fills a critical gap in today’s security landscape. It gave me the structure and language to lead data security initiatives confidently—across teams, tools, and business units. Whether you're hands‑on or leading strategy, it’s one of the most practical, forward‑looking certifications I’ve seen.”

Amy Mayo
CyberSecurity Analyst, Finance of America

Gain long-lasting expertise

The Certified DSPM Architect program is designed to build durable, transferable skills you can apply across tools, teams, and future roles as AI and data security continue to evolve.

Learn from the pros who’ve been there

Certification content is built by battle‑tested CISOs who have led security at organizations like Paramount, Optiv, and more. You benefit from real incidents, board interactions, and transformation programs, not abstract theories.

Directly apply what you learn

Lessons are rooted in real‑world challenges and use cases, designed to help you lead data security and AI transformations. Each module includes concrete examples, discussion prompts, and exercises you can adapt for your own environment.

Expert-led curriculum

Courses are authored and delivered by seasoned CISOs, security architects, and data leaders who have built real-world data and AI security programs, not just slides.

Tool-agnostic skills

Learn principles, frameworks, and architectures that apply regardless of which DSPM, cloud, or AI platforms you use today or adopt tomorrow.

Full data & AI lifecycle coverage

Master data security and AI security across the entire lifecycle, from discovery, classification, and access control to monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement.

Strategic leadership & communication

Develop the language, metrics, and roadmaps you need to brief executives, collaborate with peers, and guide your organization’s data and AI security journey.

Enroll to become a certified DSPM Architect

Sign up today to gain the expertise and recognition needed to lead AI security and governance programs with confidence.